[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Pages 19493-19504]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-3320. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (beginning with tab A 
     ``Document Table'' and ending with tab K ``Counsel Memoranda, 
     Legal Opinions, Etc.'') relative to the Defense Base Closure 
     and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3321. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (beginning with tab A 
     ``Trust Indenture and Security Agreement'' and ending with 
     tab C ``Omnibus Assignment, Assumption and Consent 
     Agreement'') relative to the Defense Base Closure and 
     Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3322. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (2 subjects on 1 disc 
     beginning with ``Inquiry Response Regarding Privatized 
     Housing'') relative to the Defense Base Closure and 
     Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3323. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (10 subjects on 1 
     disc beginning with ``Inquiry Response Regarding Maritime 
     Information Systems, San Diego and Undersea Sensor Systems, 
     Newport, RI'') relative to the Defense Base Closure and 
     Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3324. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (7 subjects on 1 disc 
     beginning with ``Inquiry Response Regarding Consolidation of 
     B-1's at One Base'') relative to the Defense Base Closure and 
     Realignment Act of 1990, as amended; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.

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       EC-3325. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report (8 subjects on 1 disc 
     beginning with ``Inquiry Response Regarding Current Data on 
     Facilities for Storage and Maintenance of STAMP at McConnell 
     AFB'') relative to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
     Act of 1990, as amended; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3326. A communication from the Office of the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, an interim report 
     entitled ``Implementation Plan for Accession of Persons with 
     Specialized Skills''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3327. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     discontinuation of service in the acting role of Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense (Networks, Information and Integration), 
     received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3328. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense (Legislative 
     Affairs), July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3329. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense (Networks, 
     Information and Integration), received on July 28, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3330. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     discontinuation of service in the acting role of Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs), July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3331. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on the 
     nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3332. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force 
     (Installations, Environment and Logistics), received on July 
     28, 2005; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3333. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on the 
     nomination for the position of Under Secretary of Defense 
     (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), received on July 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3334. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Under Secretary of Defense (Policy), received 
     on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3335. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a change in 
     previously submitted reported information for the position of 
     Deputy Secretary of Defense, received on July 28, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3336. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and 
     the designation of an acting officer for the position of 
     Deputy Secretary of Defense, received on July 28, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3337. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     discontinuation of service in the acting role of General 
     Counsel of the Department of the Army, received on July 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3338. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Update to Divided State 
     Retirement Systems Coverage Group List and Technical Coverage 
     Corrections Required by the Social Security Protection Act of 
     2004'' (RIN0960-AG18) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3339. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interaction of 
     Sections 105 and 401 on Retiree Health Accounts in a Profit-
     Sharing Plan'' (Rev. Rul. 2005-55) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3340. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Treatment of a 
     Stapled Foreign Corporation under Sections 269B and 367(b)'' 
     ((RIN1545-BD06)(TD 9216)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3341. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Prospective 
     Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing 
     Facilities for Fiscal Year 2006'' (RIN0938-AN65) received on 
     July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3342. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Changes to the 
     Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal 
     Year 2006 Rates'' (RIN0938-AN57) received on August 8, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3343. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Hospice Wage 
     Index for Fiscal Year 2006'' (RIN0938-AN89) received on 
     August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3344. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Inpatient 
     Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Fiscal 
     Year 2006'' (RIN0938-AN43) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3345. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``An Arrangement for 
     Tool Allowance Payments is not an Accountable Plan and 
     Payments Made to Employees under the Arrangement are Wages, 
     Subject to Withholding and Payment of Employment Taxes'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2005-52) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3346. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section 1273--
     Determination of Amount of Original Issue Discount'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2005-47) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3347. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interaction between 
     83(b) and Securities Law'' (Rev. Rul. 2005-48) received on 
     August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3348. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revenue Ruling 
     Regarding Simplified Service Cost Method and Simplified 
     Production Method'' (Rev. Rul. 2005-53) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3349. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exclusions from Gross 
     Income of Foreign Corporations'' (TD 9218) received on August 
     8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3350. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Automatic Consent for 
     an Eligible Educational Institution to Change Reporting 
     Methods'' (Rev. Proc. 2005-50) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3351. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section 601.204: 
     Changes in Accounting Periods and in Methods of Accounting'' 
     (Rev. Proc. 2005-47) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3352. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Notice: Modification 
     of Notice 2005-4'' (Notice 2005-62) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3353. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section 613A Marginal 
     Production Rates'' (Notice 2005-55) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3354. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch,

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     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final and Temporary Regulations Regarding the Simplified 
     Service Cost Method and the Simplified Production Method'' 
     (T.D. 9217) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3355. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Weighted Average 
     Interest Rate Update--Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004'' 
     (Notice 2005-63) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3356. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Information is Being 
     Provided About Additional Criteria that Will be Applied in 
     Selecting Proposals for the Internal Revenue Service's 
     Industry Issue Resolution Program Regarding Application of 
     Accountable Plans in Specific Industries'' (Notice 2005-59) 
     received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3357. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Section 43 Inflation 
     Adjustment Factor'' (Notice 2005-56) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3358. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central 
     Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska; Closure'' (I.D. No. 
     071305A) received July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3359. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Aleutian 
     District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area; Closure'' (I.D. No. 071205A) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3360. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western 
     Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska; Closure'' (I.D. No. 
     071505D) received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3361. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Yakutat 
     District of the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. No. 071505B) received 
     on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3362. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western Aleutian 
     District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area; Closure'' (I.D. No. 071805A) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3363. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pacific Ocean Perch in the Eastern Aleutian 
     District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'' (I.D. No. 070805A) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3364. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Temporary Rule: Closure of the Regular B 
     Days-at-Sea (DAS) Pilot Program in the Georges Bank Cod Stock 
     Area'' (I.D. No. 071305B) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3365. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Rule; Correcting Amendment to 50 CFR 300.65 
     Clarifying Regulations for the Subsistence Halibut Program in 
     Alaska'' (RIN0648-AT44) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3366. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``16 CFR Part 460--Labeling and 
     Advertising of Home Insulation [2005 Amendments]'' (RIN3084-
     0109) received on August 8 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3367. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Annual Report 2005: Fair Debt Collection Practices 
     Act''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3368. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of action on a nomination for the position of Administrator, 
     received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3369. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Amendment of Part I of the Competitive 
     Rules--Competitive Procedures, WT Docket No. 97-82; FCC 04-
     295, Second Order on Reconsideration of the Fifth Report and 
     Order'' received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3370. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Amendment of Part I of the Commission's 
     Rules--Competitive Bidding Procedures, WT Docket No. 97-82; 
     FCC 03-98, Second Order on Reconsideration of the Third 
     Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration of the Fifth 
     Report and Order'' received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3371. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Islamorada, Marathon and 
     Sugarloaf Key, Florida)'' (MB Docket No. 05-107) received on 
     July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3372. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Roby and Anson, Texas)'' 
     (MB Docket No. 05-66) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3373. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Baudette, MN; Fernley, NV; 
     Pittsburg, OK; and Paducah, TX)'' (MB Docket Nos. 04-403, 04-
     349, 04-351, 04-342) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3374. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Tipton, Oklahoma)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 05-128) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3375. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Parker, Prescott Valley, 
     Mayer, Miami, and Ajo, Arizona)'' (MB Docket No. 04-203) 
     received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3376. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Jackson and Madison, 
     Mississippi)'' (MB Docket No. 05-135) received on July 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3377. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Americus and Oglethorpe, 
     Georgia)'' (MB Docket No. 04-328) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3378. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Colfax, Louisiana and 
     Moody, Texas)'' (MB Docket Nos. 05-117 and 05-119) received 
     on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3379. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (St. Albans and Grand Isle, 
     Vermont and Tupper Lake, New York)'' (MB Docket No. 05-3) 
     received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3380. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule

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     entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Pima, Arizona)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 04-82) received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3381. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Coosada, Livingston, and 
     Rockford, Alabama)'' (MB Docket Nos. 05-82, 05-83, and 05-84) 
     received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3382. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Fruita and Hotchkiss, 
     Colorado)'' (MB Docket No. 04-300) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3383. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Morganfield and Corydon, 
     Kentucky)'' (MB Docket No. 04-420) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3384. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Guntown and Booneville, 
     Mississippi)'' (MB Docket No. 05-80) received on July 28, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3385. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Strong, Arkansas; Silver 
     Springs, Nevada; Covington, Oklahoma; Spur, Texas; and 
     Poultney, Vermont)'' (MB Docket Nos. 05-141, 05-76, 05-77, 
     05-87, and 05-78) received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3386. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Dallas, Oregon)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 04-124) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3387. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Burlington and Cary, North 
     Carolina)'' (MB Docket No. 04-429) received on July 28, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3388. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, DTV Broadcast Stations (Oklahoma City, OK)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 00-104, RM-9812) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3389. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring 
     Devices on Single-Hull Tank Ships and Single-Hull Tank Barges 
     Carrying Oil or Oil Residue as Cargo'' (RIN1625-AA94) 
     received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3390. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone Regulations (including 4 
     regulations): [CGD01-05-012], [CGD08-05-015], [CGD08-05-012], 
     and [CGD08-05-019]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3391. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Security Zone; High Capacity Passenger 
     Vessels in the Seventeenth Coast Guard District'' (RIN1625-
     AA87) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3392. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; CSX 
     Railroad, Hillsborough River, mile 0.7. Tampa, FL'' (RIN1625-
     AA09) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3393. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone Regulations (including 6 
     regulations): [CGD13-05-028], [COTP Jacksonville 05-092], 
     [CGD01-05-072], [CGD13-05-030], [CGD09-05-101], and [CGD09-
     05-100]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3394. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for Marine 
     Events; Mill Creek, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia'' 
     (RIN1625-AA08) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3395. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Security Zones; Charleston Harbor, 
     Cooper River, SC'' (RIN1625-AA87) received on August 8, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3396. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Aircraft Assembly Placard Requirements; Final Rule, Notice 
     of OMB Approval for Information Collection and Addition of 
     Amendment Numbers'' (RIN2120-ZZ75) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3397. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Use of Certain Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices Onboard 
     Aircraft'' (RIN2120-AI30) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3398. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards'' (RIN2120-AH99) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3399. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Reservation System for Unscheduled Arrivals at Chicago's 
     O'Hare International Airport'' (RIN2120-AI47) received on 
     August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3400. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Implementing the Maintenance Provisions of Bilateral 
     Agreements'' (RIN2120-AI19) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3401. A communication from the Attorney, Pipeline and 
     Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled, ``Applicability of the Hazardous Materials 
     Regulations to a `Person Who Offers' a Hazardous Material for 
     Transportation in Commerce'' (RIN2137-AE04) received on 
     August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3402. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Rule: Fuel Tank Safety Compliance Extension and Aging 
     Airplane Program Update (disposition of comments)'' 
     ((RIN2120-AI20) (2005-0001)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3403. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 
     and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes; Model DC-
     10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes; and Model 
     DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-
     0331)) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3404. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell Propeller, Inc., 
     McCauley Propeller Systems, and Sensenich Propeller 
     Manufacturing Company, Inc. Propellers'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0332)) received on August 8 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3405. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa

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     Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Model EMB 135 and Model EMB 
     145, 145ER, 145MR, 145LR, 145XR, 145MP, and 145EP Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0328)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3406. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rockwell International Models AT 
     6 (SNJ 2), AT 6A (SNJ 3), AT 6B, AT 6C (SNJ 4), AT 6D (SNJ 
     5), AT 6F (SNJ 6), BC 1A (SNJ 7), and T 6G Airplanes; and 
     Autair Ltd. Model Harvard (Army AT 16) Airplanes; 
     CORRECTION'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0326)) received on August 
     8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3407. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models 
     HC-B3TN-2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-
     B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 
     Propellers'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0360)) received on August 
     8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3408. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 
     Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4 600, B4 600R, and F4 600R 
     Series Airplanes; and Model C4 605R Variant F Airplanes; and 
     Model A310 200 and 300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0358)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
       EC-3409. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Air Tractor Inc. Models AT 300, 
     AT 301 AT 302, AT 400, AT 400A, AT 401, AT-402, AT 602, AT 
     802, and AT 802A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0339)) 
     received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3410. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc. 
     TFE731-2 and -3 Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0343)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
       EC-3411. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-400F Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0344)) received on August 8, 
     2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3412. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model CL 600 2C10 
     Series Airplanes and Model CL 600 2D24 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0345)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3413. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems Limited BAe 146 and 
     Avro 146-RJ Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0346)) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3414. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and 
     -300 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0347)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3415. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and 
     -300 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0348)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3416. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Short Brothers Model SD3-60 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0349)) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3417. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0350)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3418. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems Limited Model BAe 146 
     and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-
     0351)) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science and Transportation.
       EC-3419. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 
     Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-
     30 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-40 Series Airplanes; Model 
     DC-9-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, 
     and DC-9-87 Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0352)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3420. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 
     2000, 3000, and 4000 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0353)) 
     received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3421. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-300, 400, and 
     500 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0354)) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3422. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777-200 and 300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0355)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3423. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777-200 and 300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0356)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3424. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-100, 200, and 
     200C Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0357)) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3425. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0359)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3426. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A321-100 and 200 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0361)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3427. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Learjet Model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 
     24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 
     25D, 25F, 28 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A, and 36 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0362)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3428. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-
     8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-
     0363)) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science and Transportation.
       EC-3429. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0364)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3430. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777-200 and 300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0365)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-3431. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-
     203 Airplanes; Model A310-200 and 300 Series Airplanes; and 
     Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and 
     Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0366)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
       EC-3432. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model EMB 145 and EMB 135 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2005-0367)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3433. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc Models RB211 
     Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 Turbofan 
     Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0325)) received on August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3434. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0327)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3435. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777-200 and 300 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0329)) received on 
     August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3436. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 707-300B, 300C, and 
     400 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0330)) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3437. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0333)) received on August 8, 
     2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3438. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-200, 200C, 300, 
     400, 500, 600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0334)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3439. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD 90-30 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0335)) received on August 8, 
     2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3440. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0336)) received on 
     August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3441. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Model 650 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0338)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3442. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA 
     34, Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0340)) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3443. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0341)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3444. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-400, 400D, 400F; 
     767-200, 300, 300F; and 777-200 and 300 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0337)) received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3445. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems Limited Model 4101 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-0342)) received on August 8, 
     2005 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3446. A communication from the Director, Court Services 
     and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia, 
     transmitting, the report of proposed legislation entitled 
     ``Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Volunteer 
     Authority Act of 2005''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3447. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel 
     for Regulations, Transportation Security Administration, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Ronald Reagan Washington 
     National Airport: Enhanced Security Procedures for Certain 
     Operations'' received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3448. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-151, ``Mechanic's Lien Amendment Act of 
     2005'' received on August 1, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3449. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-152, ``Mayor's Youth Leadership 
     Institute Act of 2005'' received on August 1, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3450. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-153, ``Exploratory Committee Disclosure 
     Informational Report and Contribution Prohibition Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2005'' received on August 1, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3451. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-166, ``Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support 
     Act of 2005'' received on August 1, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3452. A communication from the Deputy Secretary, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, the report of a proposed 
     bill entitled ``Child Labor Protection Act of 2005''; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3453. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy, the 
     designation of an acting officer, and a nomination for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and 
     Training, received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3454. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     discontinuation of service in the acting role for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health, 
     received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3455. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who 
     Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-
     Blind'' (RIN1820-ZA39) received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3456. A communication from the Deputy Executive 
     Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits 
     Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of 
     Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for 
     Valuing and Paying Benefits'' (29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) 
     received on July 28 2005; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3457. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Change of 
     Address; Technical Amendment'' received on July 28, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3458. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Mica-
     Based Pearlescent Pigments'' (Docket No. 1998C-0431) received 
     on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3459. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Office of the 
     Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting, the 
     report of a draft bill entitled ``Natural Resource Protection 
     Cooperative Agreement Act'' received on August 8, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3460. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Office of the 
     Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting, the 
     report of a draft bill relative to clarifying the authorities 
     for the use of certain National Park Service properties 
     within Golden Gate National Recreation Area and San Francisco 
     Maritime National Historic Park, and for other purposes, 
     received on August 8, 2005 to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-3461. A communication from the Chief Human Capital 
     Officer/Director, Office of Human Capital Management, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and the designation of an acting officer 
     for the position of Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency 
     and Renewable Energy, received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3462. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standardization of Small 
     Generator Interconnection Agreements and Procedures'' (Docket 
     No. RM02-12-000) received on July 28, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3463. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the navigation study 
     for Jacksonville Harbor; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3464. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air 
     Act Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plan Revision for Colorado; Long-Term Strategy of State 
     Implementation Plan for Class I Visibility Protection'' (FRL 
     No. 7937-1) received July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3465. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of 
     Utah; Salt Lake City Revised Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan 
     and Approval of Related Revisions'' (FRL No. 7939-8) received 
     July 28, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3466. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Identification of Ozone Areas for Which the 1-Hour Standard 
     Has Been Revoked and Technical Correction to Phase 1 Rule'' 
     (FRL No. 7947-4) received July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3467. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke 
     Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks'' (FRL No. 
     7847-3) received July 28, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3468. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the State of Hawaii State Implementation Plan, Update to 
     Materials Incorporated by Reference'' (FRL No. 7946-7) 
     received August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3469. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Hazardous 
     Waste Management System; Modification of the Hazardous Waste 
     Program; Mercury Containing Equipment'' (FRL No. 7948-1) 
     received August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3470. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State 
     Implementation Plan, Update to Materials Incorporated by 
     Reference'' (FRL No. 7938-6) received August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3471. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Cellulose 
     Products Manufacturing'' ((RIN2060-AL91) (FRL No. 7948-5)) 
     received August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3472. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Oregon; 
     Correcting Amendment'' (FRL No. 7944-1) received August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3473. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; 
     Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program for Travis and 
     Williamson Counties'' (FRL No. 7948-7) received August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3474. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Washington'' (FRL No. 
     7944-4) received August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3475. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air 
     Act Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plan Revision for North Dakota; Revisions to the Air 
     Pollution Control Rules'' (FRL No. 7942-2) received August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3476. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Alachlor, 
     Carbaryl, Diazinon, Disulfoton, Pirimiphos-methyl, and 
     Vinclozolin; Tolerance Revocations'' (FRL No. 7725-6) 
     received August 8, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3477. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Topramezone; 
     Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 7726-9) received August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3478. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Inert 
     Ingredients; Revocation of Pesticide Tolerance Exemptions for 
     Three CFC Chemicals'' (FRL No. 7728-5) received August 8, 
     2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3479. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tebuconazole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL No. 7727-5) received August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3480. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Acetic Acid; 
     Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
     7717-2) received August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3481. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; 
     State and Zone Designations; California'' (APHIS Docket No. 
     05-010-2) received on August 1, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3482. A communication from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, the report of draft legislation 
     relative to establishing a program to revitalize rural multi-
     family housing; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3483. A communication from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, the report of draft legislation 
     entitled ``Forest Service Partnership Enhancement Act''; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3484. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the quarterly report of 
     obligations and

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     outlays of fiscal years 2004 and 2005 funds under the 
     Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through March 31, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-3485. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Policy Management and Budget, Office of Financial Management, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Administrative Wage 
     Garnishment'' (RIN1090-AA93) received on July 28, 2005; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3486. A communication from the President of the United 
     States of America, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Export Administration Act of 1979, as 
     amended; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3487. A communication from the Under Secretary, 
     Emergency Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     that funding for the State of Rhode Island as a result of the 
     record snow on January 22-23, 2005, has exceeded $5,000,000; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3488. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist, 
     Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations (Part 25)'' 
     (RIN1557-AB98) received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3489. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation 
     and Regulations, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Multifamily Accelerated Processing 
     (MAP): MAP Lender Quality Assurance Enforcement'' ((RIN2502-
     AI01) (FR-4836-F-02)) received on August 8, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3490. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Joint Final 
     Rule Amending Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' 
     (Docket No. 1225) received on August 1, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3491. A communication from the Executive Secretary and 
     Chief of Staff, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Global 
     Health and a confirmation for the position of Assistant 
     Administrator for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and 
     Humanitarian Assistance, received on July 28, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3492. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, 
     the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements other than treaties (List 05-168--
     05-186); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3493. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad 
     and the export of defense articles or defense services in the 
     amount of $100,000,000 or more to the United Kingdom and 
     Canada; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3494. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, a 
     certification regarding the proposed transfer of major 
     defense equipment valued at $14,000,000 or more from Saudi 
     Arabia to Mexico; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3495. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad 
     in the amount of $39,000,000 to Japan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3496. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially under contract 
     in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Iraq; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3497. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of major 
     defense equipment and defense articles in the amount of 
     $100,000,000 or more to Japan; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3498. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially under contract 
     in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Russia, Ukraine, and 
     Norway (and Korea and France pertaining to Koreasat V); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3499. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially under contract 
     in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Russia and 
     Kazakhstan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3500. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially under contract 
     in the amount of $100,000,000 or more to Sea Launch Company, 
     LLC and the Boeing Company to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3501. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Administration and Resources Management, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a nomination and a change in previously 
     submitted reported information for the position of Assistant 
     Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency Response and the 
     report of a nomination and a change in previously submitted 
     reported information for the position of Assistant 
     Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3502. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Congressional Relations, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, the report of draft 
     legislation entitled ``Amendment to Federal Insecticide, 
     Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to Authorize Registration Fee 
     Collection'' and ``Amendment to Toxic Substances Control 
     Act''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3503. A communication from the Director, Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule to Remove 
     Helianthus eggertii (Eggert's sunflower) from the Federal 
     List of Endangered and Threatened Plants'' (RIN1018-AJ08) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3504. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Tiger 
     Salamander, Central Population; Final Rule'' (RIN1018-AT68) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3505. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Fish 
     and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing 
     Roswell springsnail, Koster's springsnail, Noel's amphipod, 
     and Pecos assiminea as Endangered with Critical Habitat'' 
     (RIN1018-AI15) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3506. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``2-amino-4, 
     5-dihydro-6-methyl-4-propyl-s-traizolo(1,5-alpha)pyrimidin-5-
     one (PP796); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
     (FRL No. 7728-1) received August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3507. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Fish 
     and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Designation of Critical Habitat for 15 Vernal Pool 
     Species in California and Oregon'' (RIN1018-AU06) received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3508. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants, Maryland; Control of Emissions 
     from Small Municipal Waste Combustor (SMWC) Units; Delegation 
     of Authority'' (FRL No. 7551-3) received August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3509. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim 
     Final Determination to Stay and/or Defer Sanctions, San 
     Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL No. 
     7449-2) received August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3510. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office

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     of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Revision to the California State 
     Implementation Plan, Ventura County Air Pollution Control 
     District'' (FRL No. 7945-2) received August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3511. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley 
     Unified Air Pollution Control District and Monterey Bay 
     Unified Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL No. 7949-1) 
     received August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3512. A communication from the Chairman, Naval Sea Cadet 
     Corps, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2004 Audit of the 
     Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and the 2004 Annual Report of 
     the U.S. Naval Cadet Corps; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3513. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's 
     Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3514. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Department of 
     Justice transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Definition and Registration of Reverse 
     Distributors'' (RIN1117-AA19) received on August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3515. A communication from the Secretary, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) 
     management report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 
     2004; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3516. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month periodic 
     report on the national emergency with respect to terrorists 
     who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process that 
     was declared in Executive Order 12947 of January 23, 1995; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3517. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of 
     First Vice President and the vacancy and designation of an 
     acting officer for the position of President, received August 
     17, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3518. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Ownership Reports and Trading by Officers, 
     Directors and Principal Security Holders'' (RIN3235-AJ27) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs
       EC-3519. A communication from the Acting Deputy Director, 
     Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Mortgage Fraud Reporting'' 
     (RIN2550-AA31) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3520. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Office of 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Burmese Sanctions Regulations'' (31 CFR Part 537) received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3521. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulation Z 
     (Truth in Lending)'' (Docket No. R-1231) received on August 
     17, 2005; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3522. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Office of 
     the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of the 
     Comptroller's Quarterly Journal (fourth quarter 2004); to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3523. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2D for Fiscal 
     Years 2003 and 2004''; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3524. A communication from the Acting Inspector General, 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Administration's Office of Inspector General Report 
     for the six-month period ending March 31, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3525. A communication from the Senior Procurement 
     Executive, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05'' (FAC 2005-
     05) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3526. A communication from the Director, Division for 
     Strategic Human Resources Policy, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter 
     Retirement'' (RIN3206-AJ39) received on August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3527. A communication from the Director, Division for 
     Strategic Human Resources Policy, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance 
     Federal Acquisition Regulation'' (RIN3206-AI65) received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3528. A communication from the Administrator, Risk 
     Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``General 
     Administrative Regulations, Subpart V-Submission of Policies, 
     Provisions of Policies, Rates of Premium, and Premium 
     Reduction Plans'' (RIN0563-AB95) received on August 17, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3529. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Imported Fire Ant; Additions to 
     Quarantined Areas in Arkansas and Tennessee'' (APHIS Docket 
     No. 05-030-1) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3530. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Addition of Malaysia to List of 
     Regions in Which Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype 
     H5N1 is Considered to Exist'' (APHIS Docket No. 04-091-2) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3531. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Asian Longhorned Beetle; Removal 
     of Regulated Areas'' (APHIS Docket No. 05-011-2) received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3532. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Brucellosis in Swine; Add Florida 
     to List of Validated Brucellosis-Free States'' (APHIS Docket 
     No. 05-009-2) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3533. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and 
     the discontinuation of service in the acting role for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and 
     Health, received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3534. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Institute of Museum and Library Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and the designation 
     of an acting officer for the position of Director, received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3535. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Listing of 
     Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Tomato Lycopene 
     Extract and Tomato Lycopene Concentrate'' (Docket No. 2001C-
     0486) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3536. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Change of 
     Name and Address Technical Amendment'' (Docket No. 2005N-
     0201) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3537. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers 
     Program -- National Center for the Dissemination of 
     Disability Research'' received on August 17, 2005 to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3538. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative

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     Services, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Rehabilitation Research 
     and Training Centers Program -- Promoting Access to Effective 
     Consumer-Centered and Community-Based Practices and Supports 
     for Adults with Serious Mental Illness'' received on August 
     17, 2005; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3539. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers Program -- 
     Children with Special Health Care Needs'' received on August 
     17, 2005; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3540. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, the report of a draft bill 
     entitled ``New Freedom Initiative Medicaid Demonstrations Act 
     of 2005'' received on August 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3541. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Bureau of Labor 
     Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores--June 2005'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2005-56) received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3542. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exclusions from Gross 
     Income of Foreign Corporations'' ((RIN1545-BE16)(TD 9218)) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3543. A communication from the Administrator, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the designation of an acting officer for the 
     position of Deputy Administrator, received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship.
       EC-3544. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary of Defense 
     (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report for Fiscal Year 2004 regarding the activities and 
     accomplishments of the Department of Veterans Affairs and 
     Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3545. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, a report pursuant to Section 7120 of the 
     Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3546. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: 
     Section 126.1(i)'' (RIN1400-ZA18) received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3547. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a joint Department of State/
     Department of Defense report on counter-drug efforts in 
     Afghanistan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3548. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Fiscal Year 2004 Annual 
     Report on U.S. Government Assistance to Eastern Europe and 
     the Fiscal Year 2004 Annual Report on U.S. Government 
     Assistance to and Cooperative Activities with Eurasia; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3549. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, 
     the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 05-187--
     05-199); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3550. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Procedures for Participating in and 
     Receiving Data from the National Driver Register Problem 
     Driver Pointer System'' (RIN2127-AI45) received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3551. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Low Speed Vehicles; Maximum GVWR'' 
     (RIN2127-AJ12) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3552. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention 
     and Release'' (RIN2127-AJ47) received on August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3553. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Transmission Shift Position Sequence, 
     Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect'' 
     (RIN2127-AI43) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3554. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Glazing Materials'' (RIN2127-AJ43) received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3555. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems'' 
     (RIN2127-AI47) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3556. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``In the Matter of Section 68.4(a) of the 
     Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid Compatible 
     Telephones'' ((WT Docket No. 01-309) (FCC 05-122)) received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3557. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director/PERM, Office of Managing Director (OMD/PERM), 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Assessment and 
     Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2005; 
     Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 
     2004'' ((MD Dockets 05-59 and 04-73) (FCC 05-137)) received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3558. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and 
     Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Implementation of the 
     Understandings Reached at the April 2005 Australia Group (AG) 
     Plenary Meeting'' (RIN0694-AD51) received on August 17, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3559. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and 
     Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Exports of Nuclear Grade 
     Graphite: Change in Licensing Jurisdiction'' (RIN0694-AD28) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3560. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Georgetown, Mason, Oxford and West Union, 
     Ohio, and Salt Lick, Kentucky)'' (MB Docket No. 04-411) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3561. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Opal and Reliance, Wyoming and Brigham 
     City, Woodruff, Price and Fountain Green, Utah)'' (MB Docket 
     No. 02-294) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3562. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Talladega and Munford, Alabama)'' (MB 
     Docket No. 04-19) received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3563. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Big Spring, Texas)'' (MB Docket No. 05-
     137) received on August 17 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3564. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Altheimer, Arkansas and Little Rock, 
     Arkansas)'' (MB Docket No. 05-81) received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3565. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Morgan, Georgia)'' (MB Docket No. 02-109) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3566. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal

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     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), 
     Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Palacios, 
     Texas)'' (MB Docket No. 04-330) received on August 17, 2005; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3567. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Jacksonville, Texas)'' (MB Docket No. 05-
     129) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3568. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (San Luis Obispo and Lost Hills, 
     California and Maricopa, California)'' (MB Docket No. 05-88) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3569. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Knox City, Texas; Gunnison, Colorado; Red 
     Oak, Oklahoma; Tignall Georgia; and Rosebud, South Dakota'' 
     (MB Docket No. 01-199; MB Docket Nos. 02-171, 02-174; 02-288; 
     and 04-170) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3570. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.606(b) and 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, TV and DTV Broadcast Stations (Columbia and 
     Edenton, NC)'' ((MB Docket No. 04-289) (RM-10802)) received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3571. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
     Management Act Provisions; Pacific Halibut Fisheries; 
     Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Individual Fishing Quota Program; Community Development Quota 
     Program; Final Rule'' (RIN0648-AT03) received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3572. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, 
     Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Marine Mammals; Native 
     Exemptions'' (RIN1018-AT48) received on August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3573. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish 
     Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gulf Grouper Recreational 
     Management Measures'' (RIN0648-AT45) received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3574. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
     Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Northeast Multispecies Fishery, Emergency Temporary Rule to 
     Address Haddock Bycatch in 2005 Herring Fishery'' (RIN0648-
     AT36) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3575. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``2005 Final Specifications for the U.S./Canada Management 
     Area Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for the Northeast (NE) 
     Multispecies Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AS74) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3576. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2005 Specifications; Final Rule'' 
     (RIN0648-AS23) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3577. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Apportioning the Reserves of `Other 
     Flatfish' in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'' (I.D. No. 062905B) received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3578. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Prohibiting Directed Fishing for `Other 
     Flatfish' in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'' (I.D. No. 062905A) received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3579. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in the West Yakutat 
     District of the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. No. 072005B) received 
     on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3580. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Temporary Rule: Access and Gear 
     Modifications for the Eastern U.S./Canada Area'' (I.D. No. 
     063005A) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3581. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 
     and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 
     Trip Limit Reduction for Gulf of Mexico Grouper Fishery'' 
     (I.D. No. 071505C) received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3582. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Notification of Scup Winter II Quota 
     Adjustment and Possession Limit Adjustment'' (I.D. No. 
     071905B) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3583. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ```Other Rockfish' in the Western Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. No. 072205A) received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3584. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Deep-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using 
     Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. No. 072205C) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3585. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Open Yellowfin Sole in the Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands'' (I.D. No. 072205B) received on August 17, 
     2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3586. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Northern Rockfish in the Western Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska; Closure'' (I.D. No. 071905A) 
     received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3587. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Action 
     #3--Adjustment of the Commercial Salmon Fishery from the 
     U.S./Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (I.D. No. 
     072205F) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3588. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Action 
     #2--Adjustment of the Commercial Salmon Fishery from the 
     U.S./Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (I.D. No. 
     072205E) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3589. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Action 
     #4--Adjustment of the Commercial Salmon Fishery from the 
     U.S./Canada Border to Cape Falcon, Oregon'' (I.D. No. 
     072205G) received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-3590. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, Office of General Counsel, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on a 
     nomination and change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of General Counsel, received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3591. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, designation of an acting officer, and 
     change in previously submitted reported information for the 
     position of Assistant Secretary for Legislative and 
     Intergovernmental Affairs received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3592. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action 
     on a nomination and change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of Under Secretary for Export 
     Administration, received on August 17, 2005; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3593. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action 
     on a nomination and change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Enforcement, received on August 17, 2005; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3594. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on a 
     nomination and change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of Deputy Secretary, received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3595. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, Technology Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on a 
     nomination and change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of Director, National Institute 
     of Standards and Technology, received on August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3596. A communication from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's 
     Cigarette Report for 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3597. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Year 2004 Inventory of Commercial Activities; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3598. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement 
     Handbook--Intellectual Property Required Reports and 
     Publications'' (RIN2700-AD14) received on August 17, 2005; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3599. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Public 
     Information Regulations'' (Docket No. 2004N-0214) received on 
     August 17, 2005; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.

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